Fisheries and Seafood Scheme 2025 closed
The latest round of the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) has been closed, after a strong showing of demand and interest from across the seafood and marine sectors. Since re-opening…
I-VMS licensing in force for English under-12m fleet
On 12th May 2025, a new licence condition came into force requiring that English licensed under-12m vessels must now have installed a functioning type-approved I-VMS device that transmits data during…
MMO secures first successful MPA prosecution
The first successful prosecution for contravention of one of the UK’s marine protected area byelaws has been secured as the skipper of a French fishing vessel pleaded guilty at Newcastle…
MMO implements cuttlefish action plan
Measures to ensure cuttlefish in the English Channel are not over-exploited are being put in motion by the MMO, although these fall short of introducing formal management at present. In…
I-VMS requirement comes into force for English under-12 fleet
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is introducing a new licence condition that will come into force on 12th May 2025, requiring the use of a type-approved I-VMS device on any…
Funding helps North Shields processor diversify
Reeling from the fallout of challenges in 2020-21 as the pandemic shut down the hospitality industry and paralysed transport, a North Shields fishcake manufacturer has benefited from an MMO grant…
Compensation scheme for SW pollack fishermen
Those fishermen most adversely affected by restrictions placed on pollack are being offered access to a new compensation scheme. Environment Secretary Steve Barclay stated that the scheme is being implemented…
UK I-VMS legislation into force this year
Legislation that requires all under-12 metre vessels fishing in English waters to have operational I-VMS is just months away. Defra has confirmed to Marine Management Organisation (MMO), that the drafting…
UK industry support fund reopens for 2024
Around £6 million in match funding is being made available to projects developing the catching, processing and aquaculture sectors, and those enhancing the marine environment, under the latest round of…
IVMS rollout reaches 6-12m phase
Now in its third and final phase, the Marine Management Organisation is urging owners of fishing vessels in the 6-12 metre size bracket to take advantage of grant funding available…
